The three marks of existence

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

the belief that all life includes suffering

What does the term ‘dukkha’ mean in Buddhism?

The story of Prince Siddhartha’s enlightenment

Which Buddhist story is often used to illustrate the concept of anicca?

it teaches that the self is permanent and unchanging

it teaches that each person has an immortal soul

it teaches that there is no permanent self or soul

it teaches that the self is created by external forces

How does the concept of anatta challenge common beliefs about the self?

The Buddhist belief that nothing is permanent is known as {{}}.

The story of Nagasena and the Chariot is used to explain the Buddhist concept of {{}}.

The concept of dependent arising means the belief that everything is {{}}.

The Tibetan Wheel of Life represents the cycle of {{}}.

The {{}} are links explaining the causes of suffering.

Dependent arising is often compared to a __________ effect to show how one event leads to another.

How many links make up the Tibetan Wheel of Life?

The teachings on dependent arising influence Buddhists to be kind and {{}}.

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